The Rate at Which One Currency Is Expressed in Relation

question 71

Multiple Choice

The rate at which one currency is expressed in relation to the currency of another country is called the ________.

• A) exchange rate
• B) interbank interest rate
• C) official cash rate
• D) prime rate

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